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Does this look too Orange county choppers to you?
#375658 02/12/2010 12:38 AM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyYm1Zr0bnY is a video I stumbled over. I suppose every bike is customised to the rider, but this one actually has me wondering why they got an America...????


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MsChevious1 #375659 02/12/2010 3:47 AM
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A good question, why would you have a Triumph with triple tree caps that have Harley stamped into them


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midnight7503 #375660 02/12/2010 10:37 AM
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To each his own.

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MsChevious1 #375661 02/12/2010 10:41 AM
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I suppose every bike is customised to the rider, but this one actually has me wondering why they got an America...????




Because it is the second best bike on the planet.

Everyone has their own personal styles and tastes. Nothing wrong with that at all. Triumph's slogan for the past few years is "Go your own way". So, do what you like to your bike, what anyone else thinks doesnt really matter.

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Soren #375662 02/12/2010 10:46 AM
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Actually, not a bad looking bike. Not crazy about the extended rear fender and the T-bars should be smaller, but the front end isn't bad.

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gilligan #375663 02/12/2010 1:36 PM
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That guy aligned his Clutch Cover before going with lower progressive Shocks.

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jass #375664 02/12/2010 2:05 PM
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I like the speedo. Hate the fender/taillight...


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midnight7503 #375665 02/12/2010 2:43 PM
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A good question, why would you have a Triumph with triple tree caps that have Harley stamped into them




Because that whole front end is off a Harley Dyna Wide Glide, Paul.

(and yeah, I too think the bike as a whole looks pretty nice...except for that extended rear fender)


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MsChevious1 #375666 02/13/2010 12:00 AM
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The guy did some serious work to the bike... I like it!


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MsChevious1 #375667 02/13/2010 9:06 AM
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At lest it's ride able, as appose to OCC bikes. Do you know how hard it is to find Triumph caps that fit HD front ends?


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Soren #375668 02/13/2010 11:57 AM
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I suppose every bike is customised to the rider, but this one actually has me wondering why they got an America...????




Because it is the second best bike on the planet.

Everyone has their own personal styles and tastes. Nothing wrong with that at all. Triumph's slogan for the past few years is "Go your own way". So, do what you like to your bike, what anyone else thinks doesnt really matter.



Whats the first best bike on the planet?

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smaug #375669 02/13/2010 12:36 PM
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Whats the first best bike on the planet?



Speedmaster of course

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Soren #375670 02/13/2010 1:18 PM
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I don't mind someone making their bike their own. Just that I like an old school look, and I love the look of Speedmaster and America.


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Whats the first best bike on the planet?



Speedmaster of course



Oh,,,,,,,ok then.I was hoping you werent a harlyphile
as for the pictured bike in question,that aint my style but Im sure its owner thinks its awesome.But I gotta say,putting a harly front end on a triumph is a sign of a sick twisted mind.

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smaug #375672 02/13/2010 10:07 PM
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I like it. I'd ride the crap out of that bike.


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Dwight #375673 02/13/2010 10:28 PM
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A good question, why would you have a Triumph with triple tree caps that have Harley stamped into them




Because that whole front end is off a Harley Dyna Wide Glide, Paul.

(and yeah, I too think the bike as a whole looks pretty nice...except for that extended rear fender)




I have no qualms about using a Harley front end, I'm running a wideglyde on my chopper, the rest of the bike looks great, each to their own,
I just cant figure why use a Harley emblemed cover, when smooth covers are plentiful & also cheaper


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midnight7503 #375674 02/13/2010 11:32 PM
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Way too clean

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Bucky #375675 02/14/2010 1:48 AM
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I think it's cool, like the front end.


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MsChevious1 #375676 02/15/2010 3:08 AM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyYm1Zr0bnY is a video I stumbled over. I suppose every bike is customised to the rider, but this one actually has me wondering why they got an America...????




Why all the hatin'? (And why posted in misc. technical, n00b?)


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FriarJohn #375677 02/15/2010 6:23 AM
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I don't mind the rear guard, minus the tail light and checkered decals.


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Davo #375678 03/06/2010 10:57 PM
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I like the wide glide front end I wouldnt mind that I my bike( I would have to grind of the HD shield ).

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I had wondered what my bike would look like with a taildragger. now i wonder how it would look with one on the front as well?


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